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Déjà Vu

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Lisette d. Johnson

As I sat down this morning in my sunny living room, coffee in hand, I was transported back seven years ago to my then my husband greeting me with “Good morning”, barely looking up from the newspaper he read. I … Continue reading →

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Malevolence

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Lisette d. Johnson

I am navigating the day on the heels of a terrible dream in which I am at a pool with people from my other life, my former life. A swimsuit cover up falls open to expose my pronounced scars and … Continue reading →

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Funneled

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Lisette d. Johnson

Interacting with survivors of many different types and levels of trauma has brought enormous appreciation of how far I’ve come since the shooting. While it has been affirming and healing to interact with all survivors, especially those of gun violence, … Continue reading →

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Victory

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Lisette d. Johnson

When I began sharing my story and my experiences of abuse, attempted homicide, gun violence, trauma and recovery I never imagined six years later there would be more, not fewer intimate partner homicides. I had some notion that hearing my … Continue reading →

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The Fantasy

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Lisette d. Johnson

I am having a coffee in a corner cafe in DC while my teenagers sleep in. I notice a father gently sweep his toddler into his arms and kiss the top of her head, then replace her little feet onto … Continue reading →

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